Postcode TQ3 3NG (Torbay)

Map showing TQ3 3NG and nearby postcodes

The postcode TQ3 3NG is located in Torbay It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. TQ3 3NG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

TQ3 3NG is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.6 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of TQ3 3NG as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Ageing in suburbia.

The closest road name to TQ3 3NG is Dunstone Close which is centered 54 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Dunstone Park Road and is 218 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.14 km away at Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) The closest railway station is Paignton Rail Station, 2.15 km away.

The closest primary school to TQ3 3NG (for ages 11 and under) is Kings Ash Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 26, 2021. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Torquay Boys' Grammar School. The last OFSTED inspection on September 23, 2021 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of TQ3 3NG is Bickley Mill Inn and is 4.86 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 18, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Chan's Takeaway and is 5.33 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on December 18, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 25.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 5.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 44% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 56% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.8 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for TQ3 3NG is covered by the Devon & Cornwall police force association and Torbay is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to TQ3 3NG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to TQ3 3NG, and the approximate distance away.

Dunstone Close 54 m
Dunstone Park Road 56 m
Dunstone Rise 102 m
Dixon Close 103 m
James Avenue 147 m
Blakey Down Lane 150 m
Hoyle's Road 231 m
Pines Road 264 m
Forest Ridge Road 279 m
Ramshill Road 288 m
Dolphin Court Road 385 m
Marldon Road 456 m
Longmead Road 500 m
B3060 516 m
Southfield Avenue 690 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode TQ3 3NG

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from TQ3 3NG - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Kings Ash Academy Good
(May 26, 2021)
700 m
Marldon Church of England Primary School Good
(January 31, 2019)
1.37 km
Oldway Primary School 1.52 km
Sacred Heart Catholic School Good
(March 1, 2017)
1.57 km
Preston Bridge School 1.7 km
The Brunel Academy Requires improvement
(February 5, 2020)
1.72 km
Paignton Academy Good
(November 9, 2016)
1.96 km
Hayes School Good
(October 9, 2019)
2.11 km
Curledge Street Academy Good
(March 6, 2018)
2.13 km
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School 2.15 km
St Michael's Church of England Academy 2.23 km
Preston Primary School Good
(September 20, 2017)
2.26 km
Cambian Devon School Good
(July 5, 2018)
2.45 km
Roselands Primary School Good
(March 11, 2020)
3.2 km
Sherwell Valley Primary School Good
(June 7, 2018)
3.56 km
South Devon College Good
(November 3, 2017)
3.68 km
Cockington Primary School Serious Weaknesses
(October 13, 2021)
3.74 km
Torquay Boys' Grammar School Good
(September 23, 2021)
3.83 km
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(July 11, 2018)
3.96 km
Shiphay Learning Academy 3.97 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from TQ3 3NG - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bulleigh Barton Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 9, 2017
4.13 km
Bulleigh Park B And B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
October 8, 2018
4.13 km
Hunter's Brewery Hunter's Events Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
January 18, 2022
4.13 km
Bickley Mill Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 18, 2020
4.86 km
Costcutter Retailers - other 4
Good
December 16, 2020
4.88 km
Hare & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 22, 2022
5.09 km
Chan's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
December 18, 2021
5.33 km
Alston Court Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
May 17, 2018
5.5 km
The Lord Nelson Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 14, 2018
5.62 km
Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
May 15, 2017
5.74 km
Bessmount Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 3
Satisfactory
October 26, 2021
5.74 km
Ipplepen Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 24, 2020
5.75 km
Saplings Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
May 17, 2018
5.75 km
Dainton Park Golf Course Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 1, 2018
5.77 km
Fermoys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 25, 2021
5.77 km
Spar Store At Ipplepen Garage Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
August 13, 2021
5.77 km
The Butchers At Fermoys Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 18, 2020
5.77 km
New Barn Restaurant And Onsite Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 23, 2018
5.79 km
Ipplepen Community Hub Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 2, 2022
5.83 km
The Sloop Inn - Hungry Horse Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 29, 2019
5.86 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to TQ3 3NG - Data from Apr 2022

Dunstone Park Road Bus Stop/Station 218 m
James Avenue Bus Stop/Station 226 m
Dolphin Court Rd Bus Stop/Station 235 m
Forest Ridge Road Bus Stop/Station 246 m
Ramshill Road Bus Stop/Station 288 m
Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) Metro/Tram 2.14 km
Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) Metro/Tram 2.14 km
Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) Metro/Tram 2.17 km
Paignton Rail Station Rail 2.15 km
Torquay Rail Station Rail 3.49 km
Torre Rail Station Rail 4.06 km
Torquay - North Quay Ferry 4.53 km
Torquay - North Quay Ferry 4.53 km
Torquay - North Quay Ferry 4.54 km
Exeter International Airport Air 33.76 km
Plymouth City Airport Air 37.23 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to TQ3 3NG - Data from Dec 2021

Windmill Hill Hill Or Mountain 334 m
Browses Brake Woodland Or Forest 711 m
Round Down Wood Woodland Or Forest 781 m
East Down Plantation Woodland Or Forest 933 m
Shorton Woods Woodland Or Forest 956 m
Rams Hill Copse Woodland Or Forest 982 m
Beacon Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.59 km
Scadson Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.64 km
Culvertor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.7 km
Neller Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.77 km
Tongue Ridge Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.79 km
Oak End Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.79 km
Primley Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.83 km
Blue Mountain Hill Or Mountain 1.92 km
Strainytor Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.95 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for TQ3 3NG - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 26.8 Mbps 25.8 Mbps 62.36 Mbps
Upload 4.6 Mbps 5.8 Mbps 19.69 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 7.4 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 56% 24.6 4.5
30-300 Mbps 44% 46.6 13.4
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

25 meters consuming 301,281 kWh - mean 12,051 kWh : median 12,949 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

24 meters consuming 78,225 kWh - mean 3,259 kWh : median 2,763 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for TQ3 3NG - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 50.44768600
Longitude -3.58740300
OS Easting 287391
OS Northing 0062076
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
17574
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Totnes
Electoral Ward King's Ash
Local Authority District Torbay
Region / Government Office Region South West
European Electoral Region South West
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Heart of the South West
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Devon and Cornwall

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000027
Travel To Work Area Torquay and Paignton

NHS

NHS England Region South West
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Torbay
Cancer Alliance Peninsula
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
South West
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Devon
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Devon CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Suburbanites
Group: Suburban achievers
Subgroup: Ageing in suburbia
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Paignton/Torquay BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Paignton BUASD
Workplace Zone E33048034
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Torbay 013
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Torbay 013B
Output Area / Small Area 6A4